Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 11 at 4:31PM AKDT until May 12 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...Upper And Lower Kalskag.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 430 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported large sheets of
ice have jammed on Kuskokwim River near Kalskag. Impounding
water due to the ice jam is causing water to rise and will
start flooding low-lying areas near Upper and Lower Kalskag.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River near Kalskag, stay
alert and be prepared to take action in case conditions change.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Valley West
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK